Table of ContentsCrosstalk & FeedbackAsk DonnaWiring for wirelessA wireless infrastructure can simultaneously support cellular voice, 802.11 voice and data, pager, and video services offered by both enterprise and commercial wireless service providers.
EditorialWord problemsIt was seven years ago when I first wrote an editorial that appeared in this magazine.
ContentsSecurityFor some security applications, fiber is the sensible choiceLong-distance video transmission, intrusion detection prompt use of the optical medium.
TechnologyLong-range VCSELs take aim at putting zap into structured cablingVertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers in the 1310-nm range could lower attenuation and achieve greater distances for singlemode fiber transmission-if reliability, affordability, and marketability hurdles can be overcome.
DesignOptical fiber should have a standard connectorThe Fiber Optic Association is pushing for a standard small-duplex connector that is easy to terminate and mate, and inexpensive to manufacture.
Product UpdateOutside plant singlemode fiber making its mark in the darkWith its bandwidth capabilities and recent innovations, OSP singlemode fiber on campus is getting a second look.
InstallationSystem-testing products raise the issue of certificationThink you know what it means to certify a cabling plant? You may have to think again.
Products & ServicesIndustry SpotlightCommScope, Ortronics gear up for alleged connectivity product patent infringementCommScope (Hickory, NC; www. commscope.com) has filed suit against Ortronics (New London, CT; www.ortronics.com), asserting infringement of U.S. Patent No. 5,997,358...
International Firestopping Council on a mission to educate contractorsThe International Firestopping Council is on a mission to educate both contractors and building inspectors about the importance of proper firestopping.
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